Biography

Ervine burst on to the scene as a promising all-rounder for Zimbabwe, but following his international retirement in 2004 has become an integral part of Hampshire’s side in all formats. He made his international debut against England in 2001, primarily as a lively medium-pace swing bowler who could bat a little down the order but, while injuries have limited his bowling, his batting has greatly improved. A Test bow in 2003 followed, although arguably his best moment in international cricket came in the VB Series against India in 2003-04, when he struck a superb century and nearly pulled...